3D/2N SEPILOK ORANG UTAN & KINABATANGAN RIVER by BOAT EX SANDAKAN

Scenario of your tour
The Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre was set up in 1964 to rehabilitate orphaned baby orang utan. The centre is manage under the administration of the Wildlife Department of Sabah and it is set on 4,300-hectare Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve and attracts tourists and researchers alike, giving a great opportunity to witness the orang utan live up close in their natural habitat. The boardwalk in the centre will lead you to a viewing gallery and feeding platform where Orang Utans are fed with fresh milk and bananas twice a day at 10.00am and 3.00pm. Feeding time also attracts the long-tailed macaques to the area for some food.

The Kinabatangan River is located in the eastern part of Sabah, Borneo Malaysia. It is the second longest river in Malaysia, with a length of 560 km from its headwaters in the mountains of southwest Sabah, to its outlet at the Sulu Sea, east of Sandakan. Kinabatangan is well known for its remarkable wildlife and fascinating habitats such as limestone caves at Gomantong hill, dryland dipterocarp forests, riverine forest, freshwater swamp forest, oxbow lakes and salty mangrove swamps near the coast.

Day 1
Depart from Kota Kinabalu for Sandakan (MH2042 @ 0710 hrs/ AK 6092 @ 0705 hrs). Meet by our guide upon arrival at Sandakan Airport by and transfer to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre for video show. Trek ten minutes through the rainforest on wooden plank walks to witness the feeding of the orang utans at 1000hrs. Continue to Sandakan jetty for boat journey to Sukau Rainforest Lodge along Sabah’s longest river, Kinabatangan with opportunity to view birds and wildlife in virgin mangrove, wetland and rainforest habitats. Late afternoon take a river cruise in search of some of the 10 primate species including Proboscis monkeys as they settle down on treetops along the Kinabatangan River. Return for solar heated hot shower, candle light dinner and slide show conducted by naturalist guide. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge.

Day 2
Wake up to the calls of gibbons and hornbills.0600hrs- A morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to view more birds and wildlife. Proceed to the Kelenanap ox-bow lake for a short jungle walk (if weather permits) to experience the wilderness of Borneo. Return to the lodge for breakfast and free at leisure or an option to participate in the Kinabatangan Wildlife Corridor Regeneration Programme (KWICORP) by planting trees at the lodge’s 65 acres adopted land. In the afternoon, proceed for another river cruise for more wildlife. After dinner an optional night safari cruise (at a surcharge) spotting nocturnal animals, crocodiles and birds. Settle down and overnight at the Lodge.

Day 3
Return to Sandakan by boat journey after breakfast. Proceed for a short tour of Sandakan town including the Australian War Memorial. Transfer to either your hotel or airport (MH2047@1400 hrs / AK6097@1420 hrs / MH1810&MH3094), departs for KOTA KINABALU.

END OF TOUR

Package inclusive :
- Return land / boat transfers (SDK/SUKAU/SDK)
- Conservation fee at Sepilok Rehabilitation centre
- Conservation fee at Kinabatangan River
- River Cruise ( 2 x PM / 1 x AM)
- Guided Nature Walk
- Accommodation at Sukau River Lodge
- English speaking guide
- 2 x Breakfast / 3 x Lunch / 2 x Dinner
- Sit in coach basis (SIC)

Package exclusive :
- Air Fare
- Video/Camera Fees

Remarks :
- Rates quoted are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) and subject to change without prior notice.
- All tours are subject to weather condition.
- Direct flight from Kuala Lumpur is possible. You may need to stay 1 night at the Sandakan town. Please let us know if you wish to book accommodation and confirmation of pick up time.
- Selingan Turtle Island has limited accommodation, it would be wise to book your tour in advance.

Important Notes :
SEPILOK ORANG UTAN -- Visitors are restricted to walkways at Sepilok. Some Orang Utan have become familiar with people but touching them is strongly discouraged, and while the apes are naturally shy and gentle, the more mischievous ones may try to grab your camera or hat, in which case you should call for a ranger as trying to wrestle the 200 pound apes may not be a good idea.

A non-refundable deposit in local currency equivalent to 50% of the tour is required on bookings, together the guest personal details. Confirmation of booking (in form of invoice) will be send as receipt of deposit. The balance of payment to be paid not later than 3 weeks prior to the commencing date of the tour.

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